Presenter

Valerie Traurig, Bethesda, Maryland USA

When?

5 August - 1 September 2013

Registration

Space in each course in limited to the first 18 participants, with no more than 6 participants at the special rate.

Deadline: 7 days before the course starts

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More About This Course

E-portfolios can be used by both students and instructors to showcase their learning and accomplishments.  This course will focus on those principles used in creating an e-portfolio for an ESL/EFL instructor.  Participants will design and develop their own online portfolio using a free website builder:  weebly.com.  This e-portfolio will develop a theme or use a set of educational standards and will be designed for ongoing additions and updates.

What Will I Learn? 

• learn about the different purposes for an e-portfolio
• examine various online facilities used to build one
• choose a theme or set of educational standards  
• construct a concise online resume
• write a rationale statement and educational philosophy
• gather artifacts and write reflections
• set up a design for ongoing development (e.g., goals) 

About the Instructor

Valerie Traurig is a full-time database specialist and teaches IBM database classes and adult ESL classes part-time.  She has three master’s degrees in linguistics with TESOL certification, information science, and recently educational technology from George Washington University.  She has taught ESL adult students at all levels at various universities and colleges and has incorporated technology into these classes, using websites and course management systems.  Valerie has authored two educational websites and presented her experiences in motivating adult ESL students through the use of technology at AFCCT. Her e-portfolio is at http://www.valerietraurig.com/ESL_Portfolio/port.htm.